12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

The Well and YWCA of Richmond present "#ThatsWhatILike," an interactive discussion of intimate partner violence, its signs and symptoms, and how to support individuals who are experiencing an abusive relationship in college, in the University Student Commons, Alumni Board Room. Attendees will learn about available resources and support on campus and in the community. For accommodations, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://thewell.vcu.edu.

12 p.m. to 1 p.m.

Student Conduct and Academic Integrity partners with The Well for "Stress Management and Decision Making" in the University Student Commons, Forum Room. Lunch will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, visit http://scai.vcu.edu.

4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

VCUDine celebrates VCU's undefeated football season with classic tailgate foods such as nachos, cheeseburger pizza, buffalo mac and cheese, BBQ ribs and brats in Shafer Court Dining Center. For a complete menu, follow @VCUDine on social media or visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://vcu.campusdish.com.

7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Department of Political Science presents "The Politics of Citizenship in the Trump-Era" in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1104. The event will be a question-and-answer discussion on the politics of citizenship under Trump's presidency. Admission is free and all are welcome. To RSVP, visit the website below.

For more information, visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNApqA-BTBklG27UQbXMpxL5sBe-BihePc3JOQ9GAsj2_XdA/viewform.

7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) presents this month's "Fish Talk" on diversity in the church and how to embrace it in our everyday lives in the parish hall of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 800 Cathedral Place.

7 p.m.

Green Unity holds an informational meeting in the University Student Commons, Virginia Room B, to learn about invasive species in preparation for its upcoming invasive species removal walk on Sunday, Oct. 15, with Anne Wright, assistant professor, Department of Biology.

8 p.m.

VCU Jazz Orchestras I and II and faculty perform in a special three-set concert in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall. Tickets are $7 in advance, $10 at the door and free with a VCU student ID. Music includes Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones, Frank Foster, Oliver Nelson, Sammy Nestico, Benny Carter, Fats Waller and Bill Holman.

For more information, visit https://www.showclix.com/event/fall-jazz-festival.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Safety and Risk Management invites the VCU community to its Safety Expo in Main Hospital, Second Floor Conference Room (above the cafeteria), for best practices on staying safe. Attendees will receive important information about fire safety, fire extinguisher training, chemical spills, black bin information, blood pressure screening, pedestrian safety, hands-only CPR and AED information, computer safety, VCU Police (LiveSafe app) and hospital security.

For more information, visit https://srm.vcu.edu/.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

University Student Commons and Activities: MCV Campus programs invites the VCU community to a cyanotype printing workshop in Hunton Student Center, First Floor. This event was postponed from Oct. 6.

For more information, visit https://vcu.campuslabs.com/engage/event/1515113.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The Department of Biostatistics holds a statistics seminar featuring Hua Liang, professor of statistics, George Washington University, discussing "Generalized Additive Coefficient Models with High-dimensional Covariates for GWAS" in Harris Hall, Room 4119. Liang is a Fellow of American Statistical Association, Institute of Mathematical Statistics and Royal Statistical Society.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 at 3 p.m.

The Department of Sociology and the Humanities Research Center present "The Fight for Intersex Human Rights in the 21st Century" with Cary Costello, Ph.D., associate professor of sociology, and coordinator, LGBT program, University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 1105.

Friday, Oct. 13, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sisters and Stethoscopes at VCU hosts a documentary screening, "Black Women in Medicine," in the Temple Building, Room 1165.

For more information, visit http://sistersandstethoscopes.blogspot.com.

Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at 8 p.m.

The Department of Music presents the Emerson String Quartet in the W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Sonia Vlahcevic Concert Hall, as part of the Mary Anne Rennolds Chamber Concert Series. Tickets are $35 for general admission; $32 for seniors (60+), VCU employees and VCU Alumni Association members; and $25 for children 16 and under.

For more information, visit http://arts.vcu.edu/music/.

Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 from noon to 1 p.m.

Human Resources and VCU Rec Sports offer free fall chair yoga classes for faculty and staff. The next class is Monday, Oct. 16, from noon to 1 p.m. in the Cary Street Gym. Membership is not required. To register, visit the website below. These classes will count toward the RamStrong Wellness Challenge.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/.

Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 at 12:30 p.m.

Student Accessibility and Educational Opportunity welcomes comedian, writer and actor, Zach Anner, presenting and hosting a question-and-answer session and book signing of his book, "When Life Gives You a Wheelchair, Make Lemonade," for members of the VCU and Richmond community in the University Student Commons Theater. Anner gained worldwide attention when he won Oprah's "Your OWN Show: Oprah's Search for the Next TV Star" and through his own YouTube channel with over 300,000 subscribers and over 15 million total views.

For more information, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LhpUJRGrZgc.

Monday, Oct. 16, 2017 from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

The Robertson School of Media and Culture presents a screening of "OBIT," a highly acclaimed film about the obituary desk at "The New York Times," in the University Student Commons Theater. Critics have called it one of 2017's best documentaries. After the screening, the film's director, Vanessa Gould, will Skype in to answer questions.

For more information, visit https://youtu.be/RVafxOpEReM.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

The Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence offers a faculty development opportunity, "Teaching Less to Do More," in the Academic Learning Commons, Room 4100. This session is intended to highlight practical ways to manage teaching responsibilities. Questions such as, are there ways to manage teaching more effectively?; is it possible to teach less yet have students learn more?; and how can we restructure the time we spend with teaching-related activities so that we can dedicate more time to our scholarship without compromising rigor and student success? will be addressed.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/GsWJaXNPDO6Gs3hW2.

Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Gail Hackett, provost, and Karol Kain Gray, vice president for finance and budget, host an information session to present information and answer questions about VCU's new budget model in the University Student Commons, Richmond Salon II. All faculty and staff are encouraged to attend. A second session will be held in November on the MCV Campus. For accommodation requests, use the contact information below.

For more information, visit http://budgetupdate.vcu.edu.

Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017 at 7 p.m.

The Black Awakening Choir at VCU presents its fall tour kickoff concert at Faith Community Baptist Church, 1903 Cool Lane, 23223. Free admission and doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2017 from 11 a.m. to noon

The Office of Research and Innovation in collaboration with VCUHS Compliance Services hold a training in Tompkins-McCaw Library, Room 2-010, to walk attendees through the process of obtaining data from the preparatory to research form, initial IRB submission, data use agreements, how to actually obtain the data, how to best protect patient data and consequences of breaches of confidentiality. To register, visit the website below.

For more information, visit http://training.vcu.edu.

Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 from noon to 1:15 p.m.

Human Resources presents "Retiring with the VCU Optional Retirement Plan" for VCU faculty in the HR Training Building, Room 115. This session is open to VCU faculty employees only, not VCU Health System employees.

For more information, visit https://training.vcu.edu/course_detail.asp?ID=15987.

Monday, Nov. 6, 2017 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Office of the Provost and University College present Sam Quinones, author of the 2017 Common Book, "Dreamland," speaking at the W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts about the opiate/opioid epidemic in the United States. This event is free and open to the public; first-come, first-seated. Copies of "Dreamland" are available at VCU Libraries. To nominate a book for the 2018 Common Book, visit https://commonbook.vcu.edu/submit-a-book/ and submit by Wednesday, Oct. 25.

For more information, visit http://commonbook.vcu.edu.

Friday, Nov. 17, 2017 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

RamTech presents its Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day. Faculty and staff can take advantage of a special Apple® flash sale with up to $200 off select products; save up to $100 on select Dell® products; 30% on Kate Spade accessories; 25% on HEX products; 20% on Fitbit® products and 20% on Beats® products. Qualified full-time VCU faculty and staff can also take advantage of 0% down payroll deduction. RamTech will be taking pre-orders through Monday, Oct. 30, at the website below.

For more information, visit https://goo.gl/forms/A9RTSyzHwS2GlTTk1.